Episode 111 - Making a quilt - Part 3 - Making the binding with flat seams and mitred corners.

Hullo, my name is Pene and I live in the SE of England in a seaside town. Usually I have a chat about my week, show you my crafting or a fascinating fact about nature. However, I decided to show an absolute beginner how to make a small lap quilt. In episode 108 I show you how to cut out the fabric and how to sew by machine or by hand. In Episode 110 I show you how to quilt the quilt and in this episode I show you how to make quilt binding. Next time will be finishing the binding and the label. I hope you enjoy watching how I make a quilt.

[@raewynmckinley-kb4jg]

Thank you so much for showing us how...not only by machine but hand sewing too. Step by step makes it so much easier to follow. Beautiful work. I know Im going to have to have a go now...eeeek!

[@penelopeschinwag]

So exciting, my friend is here and is following along making her first quilt!

[@jeanwhiley6571]

Thank you so much for sharing these videos about making a quilt, so helpful and informative. You demonstrated the process so clearly and easy to understand. Really enjoyed watching and learning, thank you x

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much Jean, so pleased you enjoyed it. xx

[@leslieannportlock257]

Thank you Penny thats was lovely watching you do the binding. It's nice and neat. Can't wait to see the finishing touches. ❤❤

[@penelopeschinwag]

See you soon. xx

[@juliethomson8745]

Thank you so very much for doing these video's Pene !An absolute gem!Having our own personal tutor showing us how to quilt.So informative!I can see you have started me down a rabbit hole!!❤xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Enjoy yourself down there. xx

[@daleodberg6714]

Wonderful enthusiasm and very helpful and interesting binding process, thank you.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks so much. xx

[@marty9011]

Another very helpful video. Thank you.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Your more than welcome .xx

[@meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign]

This is a great video for new quilters and those who have been quilting for a while! I just love to watch you quilt. Very relaxing and your hand sewing is beautiful! Thank you!😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

You're welcome. xx

[@jacquelineknox1977]

I have you playing when I am doing my patchwork. Thanks Penelope for your relaxing video and I am sure it is so much help for new quilters. The way you joined your two ends was how I do it but your way is so much easier than how I was shown previously. Thank you for the inspiration. Take care xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

Sharing and show and tell is inspiring, thanks for your lovely comment. xx

[@carolschobs2621]

Wonderfully explained nice and simple thank you so much 😊

[@penelopeschinwag]

You're welcome Carol, thanks for joining me. xx

[@helenogorman9467]

Fabulous as always

[@penelopeschinwag]

Thanks, one more to go!!

[@lindaeccles1161]

Good to see you Pene, such a great explanation of binding a quilt. You make it seem so simple and it's quite relaxing to watch. I shall refer to it when my quilt gets that far, and surprisingly enough it doesn't seem such a big deal.😊Thank you for doing it and your quilt is looking so good. Take care

[@penelopeschinwag]

Good show, so pleased you feel it's doable. Take your time and enjoy yourself. xx

[@glendabathgate4036]

Great thanks Penn x

[@penelopeschinwag]

You're welcome Glenda and hope you are well. xx

[@heatherharris6916]

lovely x 😍

[@penelopeschinwag]

Sleep well. xx

[@joyofthings]

I didn’t know we are using a different side of the brain than the one that worries, that’s good for me because I worry more than most.This was so good to see.xxx🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@penelopeschinwag]

So pleased you joined me, yes, crafting is so good for anxiety, but so is rescuing things from the charity shop! xx

[@joyofthings]

@@penelopeschinwag xxxx🐝🐝🐝

[@marciastreeter5092]

Tonight I sat down with the table topper quilt that had just received it's binding this afternoon, and was amazed to find your binding video already! What fun. I was stitching the back side with a ladder stitch, while I watched you. I smiled when you got to the join of the two ends, and seemed to be pondering how to teach that bit. I used to sew those ends incorrectly about half the time, but you came through beautifully! What a great method. Mine is slightly different, but now works 100% and we do get the same result. We also agree on hand sewing the binding on the back. Isn't that the most satisfying part of the whole process?! It's so great to see how that nice neat binding brings the project to a beautiful finish.

[@penelopeschinwag]

Always hold my breath on the binding! and yes it does make a beautiful finish. xx

[@marciastreeter5092]

@@penelopeschinwag you have such beautiful sewing and knitting skills! You have especially motivated me to go back to some hand quilting with larger stitches. I loved the thought that we don't need those close stitches with modern batting. You are so right!

[@cherylporter1056]

I do my bindings a little differently, but the outcome is the same, including hand sewing the back side down. So funny I like watching your hands because they look just like mine!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Aw similar hands, so long as they can craft - great!

[@cherienaera3751]

My binding is always wonk..I got some good ideas from you!

[@penelopeschinwag]

Great, hope it helps you. xx

[@angelaholcroft4515]

Hi Pene. I'm back from the dental hospital, and I'm a bit sorry for myself. Enjoying seeing the quilt come together. Whilst stitching my epp hexagons. ( trying a new wrist support). Have a lovely bank holiday weekend. Xx

[@penelopeschinwag]

No wonder feeling sorry for yourself, a bit of EPP may bring some comfort. Hoping the wrist support helps. I have a friend staying for the weekend and she has just cut out her first ever quilt. Onwards and upwards. Take care. xx

[@helenogorman9467]

Penny I don't know if you've heard of Lilly and the bee channel but if not please give it a try because I think you would love her.

[@penelopeschinwag]

I do watch, thanks for the suggestion. xx